RSA · 24 yrs · K=20 · Peak 1699 (Oct 2026)
Best performance: 1855 at 2024 USSA Chess Championships (Open)(Best of 2024)
Classical rating
1699
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jan 2024
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Official classical rating by month
| List | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1699 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1699 | +58 |
| Sep 2026 | 1641 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 1641 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 1641 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 1641 | -1 |
| May 2026 | 1642 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 1642 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1642 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1642 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1642 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1642 | 0 |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 2 games, Sep 19.
From 46 classical games on record, the latest on Sep 20.
No rated standard games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section ASep 19 – Sep 20TPR 1834 | 3/6 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 34 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2023–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Tshepo Moagaesi, Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 1935 |
| 2, | Allie Phiri, Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 1776 |
| 2, | Kieth Kagande, Apr 2026 · Mpumalanga Chess Open 2026 (A) | , 1776 |
| 4, | Neil Byneveldt, Apr 2025 · Moja Extravaganza 2025 (B) | , 1731 |
| 5, | Leo Israel, Apr 2025 · Moja Extravaganza 2025 (B) | , 1727 |
| 6, | Ntokozo Masilela, Dec 2024 · 2024 USSA Chess Championships (Open) | , 1725 |
| 7, | Tashil Naidoo, Dec 2024 · 2024 USSA Chess Championships (Open) | , 1724 |
| 8, | Ruphas Sibanyoni, Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 1716 |
| 9, | Rembuluwani Tshinavhe, Dec 2024 · 2024 USSA Chess Championships (Open) | , 1711 |
| 10, | Sachin Reddy, Nov 2024 · 2024 USSA Chess Championships (Open) | , 1702 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | Tshepo Moagaesi, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 1/1 | , 1935 |
| 2, | Lefu Sekharume, Highest-rated meeting: May 2024 · 10th Piet van Zyl Chess Festival 2024 (A) | , 0/1 | , 1920 |
| 3, | Moemedi Machobane, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 0/1 | , 1906 |
| 4, | Mthandazo Vundla, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 0/1 | , 1852 |
| 5, | Lesole Pudungwane, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2025 · Moja Extravaganza 2025 (B) | , 0/1 | , 1821 |
| 6, | Surprise Kenny, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 0/1 | , 1819 |
| 7, | Madimetja Jackson Molomo, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2025 · Moja Extravaganza 2025 (B) | , 0/1 | , 1802 |
| 8, | CM Dlamini Simphiwe, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2026 · Mpumalanga Chess Open 2026 (A) | , 0/1 | , 1782 |
| 9, | Allie Phiri, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2026 · Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A | , 1/1 | , 1776 |
| 9, | Kieth Kagande, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2026 · Mpumalanga Chess Open 2026 (A) | , 1/1 | , 1776 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1810 | 1767 |
| 2024 | 10 | 5½ | 1732 | 1768 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2½ | 1253 | 1151 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Sep 2026Swisschess-results.comBest of 2026Score 3/6Opp avg 1834Start 1641
- Apr 2026Swissfederation source#2 in 2026Score 4/6Opp avg 1761Start 1642
- Apr – May 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 3½/9Opp avg 1701Start 1632
- Nov – Dec 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 5½/8Opp avg 1714Start 1478
- May 2024Swissfederation sourceScore 2/5Opp avg 1804Start 1491
- Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 Section A · Sep 2026 · 3/6
- Mpumalanga Chess Open 2026 (A) · Apr 2026 · 4/6
- Moja Extravaganza 2025 (B) · Apr – May 2025 · 3½/9
- 2024 USSA Chess Championships (Open) · Nov – Dec 2024 · 5½/8
- 10th Piet van Zyl Chess Festival 2024 (A) · May 2024 · 2/5
- 2023 USSA Championships (Open) · Dec 2023 · 4/9
- Piet van Zyl Chess Festival 2023 (B) · May 2023 · 3/5
World
- #=113213Johrne Rossouw1699.0
- #=113213Unathi Meyambo1699.0
- #=113213Enos Ragedi1699.0
- #=113213Alvis Tafadzwa Changara1699.0
- #=113213Matos Ascic1699.0
South Africa
- #=534Johrne Rossouw1699.0
- #=534Unathi Meyambo1699.0
- #=534Enos Ragedi1699.0
- #=534Alvis Tafadzwa Changara1699.0
- #=534Tatenda Mbewe1699.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.